John 8:45
John 8:45 in Multiple Translations
But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me!
And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
But because I say the truth, ye believe me not.
But because I say what is true, you have no belief in me.
So because I tell you the truth, you don't believe me!
And because I tell you the trueth, yee beleeue me not.
'And because I say the truth, ye do not believe me.
But because I tell the truth, you don’t believe me.
And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
But if I say the truth, you believe me not.
But because I tell you the truth, you do not believe me!
But I am different. I tell you what is true. But you love lies, so you don’t believe me.
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Study Notes — John 8:45
- Context
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- John 8:45 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on John 8:45
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 8:45
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 8:45
- Trapp's Commentary on John 8:45
- Ellicott's Commentary on John 8:45
- Cambridge Bible on John 8:45
- Whedon's Commentary on John 8:45
- Sermons on John 8:45
Context — The Truth Will Set You Free
45But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me!
46Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me? 47Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Timothy 4:3–4 | For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. |
| 2 | Galatians 4:16 | Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? |
| 3 | John 18:37 | “Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.” |
| 4 | 2 Thessalonians 2:10 | and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. |
| 5 | John 7:7 | The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil. |
| 6 | John 3:19–20 | And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. |
John 8:45 Summary
[Jesus says that because He speaks the truth, people do not believe Him, and this is a pattern that we see throughout the Bible, where those who speak the truth are often rejected, as seen in Jeremiah 7:28 where it says that they have rejected the word of the Lord, and in Acts 7:51 where Stephen says that they always resist the Holy Spirit. Jesus is not surprised when people reject Him, because He knows that the devil is a liar and the father of lies, as seen in John 8:44. We can learn from Jesus' example to stand firm in the truth, even when it's hard, and trust that God will give us the words to speak, as seen in Matthew 10:19-20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people reject the truth even when it's presented to them?
According to John 8:45, people may reject the truth because it confronts their own sin and rebellion against God, as seen in the devil's character in John 8:44, who is a liar and the father of lies, and this is also echoed in Romans 1:25 where people exchange the truth for a lie.
Is Jesus saying that everyone who doesn't believe in Him is a child of the devil?
In John 8:45, Jesus is addressing a specific group of people who are rejecting Him, and in John 8:44, He explains that they belong to the devil because they want to carry out his desires, but this doesn't mean that everyone who doesn't believe in Him is a child of the devil, as seen in John 1:12 where it says that those who receive Him are given the right to become children of God
How can we know if we are believing the truth or not?
According to John 8:47, whoever belongs to God hears the words of God, and in 1 John 4:6, it says that we are from God if we know God and listen to us, but if we don't know God, then we are not from God, and this is also supported by Matthew 7:24 where Jesus says that those who hear His words and put them into practice are like a wise builder
What is the relationship between speaking the truth and being believed?
In John 8:45, Jesus says that because He speaks the truth, people do not believe Him, and this is also seen in Isaiah 53:1 where it says that who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed, highlighting the idea that speaking the truth can be met with unbelief, but as seen in Acts 2:22, when the truth is spoken with the power of the Holy Spirit, people can be convicted and believe
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be rejecting the truth in my own life, and how can I humble myself to receive it?
- How can I discern whether I am hearing the words of God or the lies of the devil in my daily life?
- What does it mean for me to 'belong to God' and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of belonging to Him?
- In what ways can I be a messenger of truth in my own sphere of influence, and how can I trust God to give me the words to speak?
Gill's Exposition on John 8:45
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 8:45
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 8:45
Trapp's Commentary on John 8:45
Ellicott's Commentary on John 8:45
Cambridge Bible on John 8:45
Whedon's Commentary on John 8:45
Sermons on John 8:45
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Men Do Not Believe the Truth by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the truth based on the Word of God. He criticizes the idea of false consolation and highlights the need for self |
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John's Gospel - the Way of Freedom by John Vissers | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of freedom as expressed by Jesus in John chapter 8. Jesus tells his followers that if they hold to his teachings, they will truly |
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John 8:31-46 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of enduring in God's word to become true disciples, emphasizing the need to be deeply rooted in God's teachings to withstand trials an |
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Spirit of a True Prophet - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon transcript, the preacher discusses a sermon given by P. Nicholson, who emphasized the theme of repentance. The preacher describes how Nicholson's preaching had a pow |
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(Men Who Met God): Elijah - "The Lord Leviticus Before Whom I Stand" by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of finding reality and how sin often prevents us from experiencing it. He explores the inner conflict within humans, where the di |
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(Clip) the Gospel Will Soon Be Hate Speech by Francis Chan | This sermon discusses the potential future challenges Christians may face in a changing world where public forums could be restricted and labeled as hate speech. Drawing parallels |
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Audio Sermon: Last Days Deception by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the dangers of the gospel of accommodation, which adapts and adjusts the message of the Gospel to suit the desires and weaknesses of sinful men. It warns aga |






